Germany increased tuna imports by 25%

Published 2023년 5월 12일

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In 2022, Germany saw a 25% increase in imports of processed and canned tuna, reaching $460 million, with 94% of its tuna imports being processed and canned. The demand for Marine Stewardship Council certified canned tuna in Germany provided opportunities for Papua New Guinea to increase its market share, while exporters from the Philippines experienced a decline. Ecuador, the largest supplier of canned processed tuna to the EU market, experienced an 11% decrease in exports to Germany. Vietnam was the 6th largest supplier of processed and canned tuna to the German market, but Madagascar saw a significant increase in market share with a growth rate of 703% in 2022.

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Among commodity groups, Germany imports processed and canned tuna products, accounting for 94% of the total value of tuna imports into the country. Last year, Germany expanded its imports of processed and canned HS16 tuna from sources inside and outside the EU. Imports of this group of goods to Germany increased by 25%, reaching $460 million in 2022, and this trend will continue in the first month of 2023. In 2022, with the demand for MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certified canned tuna in Germany increasing, Papua New Guinea has the opportunity to increase its market share. Meanwhile, exporters of processed and canned tuna from the Philippines are losing market share. Notably, Ecuador is the largest supplier of canned processed tuna to the EU market, but exports to the German market are down 11% in volume. Vietnam is currently the 6th largest supplier of processed and canned ...

Source: Fishretail